Chief Medical Officer - Mercy Hospital Springfield in Springfield, Missouri

Mercy•Springfield, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Hospital Springfield is seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Medical Officer to serve as the senior physician executive for the hospital. The CMO works closely with hospital leadership, physicians, and caregivers to ensure delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. The role provides leadership for clinical excellence, quality outcomes, patient safety, physician engagement, and medical staff collaboration, partnering with operational leaders and physician leadership to advance hospital priorities and Mercy’s commitment to exceptional healthcare throughout the region. The CMO leads clinical strategy, quality improvement, physician engagement, and operational excellence while fostering innovation, collaboration, accountability, and clinical excellence. The position is dedicated full-time to the Chief Medical Officer role.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
Board certification in a recognized specialty.
Minimum of five years of clinical practice experience.
Demonstrated leadership experience as a Medical Director, Department Chair, Chief of Staff, or other physician executive.
Strong knowledge of healthcare operations, clinical governance, quality improvement, and medical management.
Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic oversight and coordinate contracted Medical Directors in collaboration with operational leadership.
Lead and actively participate in quality improvement, risk management, patient safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
Champion efforts to position Mercy Hospital Springfield and affiliated hospitals as the healthcare provider of choice throughout the region.
Drive continuous improvement in clinical outcomes, patient experience, and operational performance.
Foster collaboration, respect, accountability, and professional development among physicians and clinical teams.
Partner with physician leaders and administrators to advance organizational goals and strategic priorities.
Integrate quality improvement, risk mitigation, and patient safety initiatives across departments and service lines.
Lead physician engagement, recruitment, retention, and leadership development.
Dedicate full-time effort to the Chief Medical Officer role.